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If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s how precious our homes truly are. While respecting mandatory quarantines and social distancing measures, many of us have found joy in simple domestic projects, such as baking, gardening, and decorating. And as the cold weather season approaches and we plan to spend even more time indoors, it’s more important than ever that our spaces feel warm, comfortable, and rejuvenating. Benjamin Moore feels the same way....

mld106559_0111_palate_metallic_dec.jpg Birthday parties are like road trips: getting there is half the fun. Deciding on the theme, decorations, and activities makes the days leading up to the event seem like part of the celebration itself. It needn’t be elaborate-kids will be happy with a small party as long as they are made to feel special. Even a simple party requires planning; the sooner you start organizing, the earlier the excitement begins and the fewer details you’ll have to work out on the day itself....

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green-tea-crepe-cake-martha-portrait-082-d112201.jpg On French street corners and in restaurants, crepes are served in many different ways, both savory and sweet. The traditional very thin sweet pancake is called a crepe sucree. Crepes can be folded, rolled, or even laid flat on a large plate, and they can be filled or topped with innumerable flavorings and ingredients. But the most special use of the delicate and tender crepes sucrees I have come across is in a decadent, delightful, and irresistible dessert known as mille-crepe cake....

Cheese and deli meat board Credit: GETTY IMAGES Cheese and deli meat board Credit: GETTY IMAGES Cheese and deli meat board Credit: GETTY IMAGES Cheese and deli meat board Credit: GETTY IMAGES If cold-cut sandwiches are a part of your family’s weekly lunch rotation, take note: You may need to toss out your recently-purchased deli meats and cheeses to avoid potential illness. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, these foods have been linked to 16 confirmed listeria infections across six states, the agency reported last Wednesday....

cut-chicken-mld108081.jpg Credit: Tara Donne Chicken breasts are lean, affordable, and oh-so-versatile, but their uneven shape presents an eternal problem for cooks. The narrow side gets overdone while the thick side finishes cooking. Butterflying –- that is, splitting the chicken breast horizontally and opening it like a book –- allows you to then easily pound the meat to an even thickness. (Prepared this way, the split and pounded chicken breasts are called paillards....

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super bowl food spread Credit: Getty Images super bowl food spread Credit: Getty Images super bowl food spread Credit: Getty Images super bowl food spread Credit: Getty Images Are you ready for some football? This Sunday, February 7, the Kansas City Chiefs will go head to head against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Super Bowl LV. And whether your money is on the Chiefs’ quarterback Patrick Mahomes or football legend Tom Brady, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reminding everyone of how to stay safe while watching the Super Bowl this weekend....

Next month, one of the oldest known meteor showers will peak in the U.S. The Lyrid meteor shower, which is named after a constellation of shooting stars, will peak on the night of April 21, 2021, and the wee morning hours of April 22. Observations of the Lyrids date back to 687 B.C. The mesmerizing display of meteors is a result of Earth passing through the tail of the comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher....

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5072_010710_hypertufa.jpg Make beautiful garden containers that will last for years with this wonderful hypertufa technique. The term “hypertufa” refers to a type of artificial stone, and is a conglomerate of the words “tufa,” a natural volcanic rock, and “hyper,” a prefix meaning excessively or extremely; hypertufa are extremely rock-like containers. You can use almost anything that has an interesting shape for a mold, such as an old tub, bin, or nursery pot....

peony matthew england wedding groomsmen exiting shuttle Credit: Jose Villa ` Martha Stewart Weddings View All A Musical Festival and a Green Couch Inspired This Couple’s Whimsical Garden Wedding in California 9 Wedding Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2023, According to Wedding Planners and Event Designers 7 Wedding Dress and Accessory Trends Every Bride-to-Be Needs to Know About in 2023 Princess Eugenie Is Pregnant With Her Second Child—and Is Due This Summer...

On This Page How Often Should You Wash Your Face? Over-Washing Under-Washing One of the most important steps in any skin care routine is washing your face—it removes built up oil and dirt that can clog pores. But if you absolutely dread this part of your morning and nighttime ritual, or if your skin feels dry afterwards, you may be wondering if it’s really necessary to wash your face twice a day....

Ice cream with fruit topping Credit: Kevin Miyazaki Ice cream with fruit topping Credit: Kevin Miyazaki Ice cream with fruit topping Credit: Kevin Miyazaki Ice cream with fruit topping Credit: Kevin Miyazaki If there’s one thing the Martha Stewart Living editors are serious about, it’s ice cream. So serious, in fact, that we know about the very best ice cream shops across the country—and luckily for you, we’re happy to share (the details, not our mint chocolate chip, that is)....

woman spraying fine setting spray on face Credit: Courtesy of Target woman spraying fine setting spray on face Credit: Courtesy of Target woman spraying fine setting spray on face Credit: Courtesy of Target woman spraying fine setting spray on face Credit: Courtesy of Target If you have oily skin, you likely already have a stockpile of products that address your concerns and help you achieve your brightest, clearest complexion. But there’s one product your routine might be missing, and that’s a setting spray....

While rosé will always have its place as a summer drink, the spritz has been giving pink wine a run for its money in recent years. The most well known version in the U.S. is the Aperol Spritz, but there are actually dozens of variations, and many trace their roots much farther back than the Aperol one. To get some spritz perspective, we spoke to sommelier Jordan Salcito, the creator of the uber-lovely and refreshing Ramona, one of the first canned wine spritzes on the market when it launched in back in 2016....

rebecca clay rehearsal dinner guests drinking wine Credit: Kayla Barker Whether you’re having a full-blown wedding weekend or planning more of a low-key event, you and your future husband or wife probably see every opportunity to spend extra time with your guests as a good thing. This is especially true when many of your loved ones are traveling to celebrate your big day. But that doesn’t mean you don’t have questions about each pre-wedding party....

Eight Varieties of Chile Peppers Credit: Emma Darvick Can you handle the heat? The variety of super spicy chile peppers can get confusing, especially when they’re all similar in size and color. Rather than taking a huge bite out of a chile that will set your mouth ablaze, we’re breaking down eight common varieties of chile peppers from mildest to hottest. Chile peppers are ranked on the Scoville scale, which measures the heat of spicy foods....

camembert-dip-0358-d111547.jpg Credit: Marcus Nilsson camembert-dip-0358-d111547.jpg Credit: Marcus Nilsson camembert-dip-0358-d111547.jpg Credit: Marcus Nilsson camembert-dip-0358-d111547.jpg Credit: Marcus Nilsson Melting cheese adds special magic to a winter recipe. Not only is it the perfect finishing touch, melted cheese is also an ideal main ingredient. Plus, it’s a surefire method for getting everyone to the table, whether gathered around a plate of toasty nachos dripping with melted cheddar, or a classic French onion soup topped with bubbly, golden-brown Gruyère....

Interior design of elegant kitchen with black and white elements Credit: GETTY IMAGES Interior design of elegant kitchen with black and white elements Credit: GETTY IMAGES Interior design of elegant kitchen with black and white elements Credit: GETTY IMAGES Interior design of elegant kitchen with black and white elements Credit: GETTY IMAGES One of the most time-consuming and costly areas of the home to renovate is the kitchen, which is why it’s important to be thoughtful in your design choices when you decide to make a change....